Principal Manufacturing Engineer
US$84,500 – US$127,000 / yr base salary
Posted 5 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Principal Eng Manufacturing Lvl 3 (Weekends Fri Sat & Sun)”
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- Level
- Level 3
- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$84,500 – US$127,000 / yr |
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Field of studyManufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 supporting out Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) organization. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on site in Iuka, MS where technology and teamwork come together. This position is on-site only, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role. This shift will be for Fri, Sat & Sun from 7:00am to 7:30pm.
Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:
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Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design.
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Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly.
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Define sequence of operations for product builds.
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Investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product.
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Identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives.
Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who can provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.